GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
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lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
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imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
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